Auguri

Well I'm currently sitting in Ravenna where we're spending P-day with the Sorelle here. It's been quite fun. We toured a whole bunch of churches this morning, including some I remeber studying in school. We made homemade pizza, and Sorella Lemos cut our hair. 

Last night we tried something new with the Rimini English Class. We have three different classes that we teach- the anziani take the conversation, Sorella Bucco teaches intermediate, and I have the beginner class. So we decided to have a party, combine the classes for the night, eat treats, and play scattegories. It went really well. We paired them up on teams, putting more advanced english speakers with my very basic class. Everyone seemed to have a lot of fun, so we think we'll have an activity once a month. 

We had several people who where there for the first or second time. One of those leaned over and started asking questions about what else we do in the church. I mentioned church on Sunday mornings, and she wanted to come, but has work at that time. 

Afterwords, two of the other ladies asked if we could meet up another evening during the week to practice more english. Of course we said yes. I love teaching english. You're able to develop really good relationships with people, and they naturally become interesting in the gospel, and then there are people like S. in Pordenone who got baptized last Thursday!!!!!!!!!

Last Friday the Anziani called up with a refferal of a lady they had met on the street.We called her and invited her to church, but much to our surprise on Sunday, she came! The members were so welcoming to her. She had a ton of questions, and loved testimony meeting. She told us to call her that night to set up an appointment for the week, but before we could call her, she called us. We'll be seeing her on Friday! It always amazes me how the Lord prepares people and places them in our path. This truly is His work. 

I love you all and hope you have a marvelous week. Auguri to all those who ran the Marathon last week. 

Sorella Pace


Side Note from Julie
We talked to Karen this Sunday for Mother's Day. She is doing well and looks beautiful! She sends all her love!